Summary:
The book provides a detailed account of the five-day Attica Prison uprising in 1971, where inmates took control of the facility to protest inhumane conditions, leading to a violent retaking by law enforcement. It also examines the aftermath of the event, including the legal battles, cover-ups, and the impact on prison reform and civil rights.
Key points:
1. Systemic Racism: The book emphasizes the racial bias and injustice in the 1970s American prison system, leading to the Attica Prison Uprising.
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